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Chicken Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce

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Chicken Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired wrap made with spiced marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped in soft flatbread. It’s a street food favorite you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: cayenne or chili flakes, to taste
  • 4–6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for sauce)
  • 1 egg white or 1 tbsp cold water (optional)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (sunflower or canola)
  • Optional: 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 4 flatbreads or pita
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1–2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce or shredded cabbage
  • Pickles (optional)
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices.
  2. Add sliced chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. To make the garlic sauce, blend garlic, salt, and lemon juice until smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil while blending to emulsify.
  4. If needed, add egg white or cold water to help blend. Optional: stir in yogurt or mayo for a creamier sauce.
  5. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice or shred.
  6. Warm the flatbread or pita.
  7. Spread garlic sauce down the center of each flatbread. Add chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and pickles.
  8. Drizzle with more garlic sauce, wrap tightly, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add feta or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
  • Use harissa or hot sauce for a spicy version.
  • Serve as a bowl with rice or greens for a low-carb option.
  • Tahini-based garlic sauce is a great alternative to toum.
  • Add crispy chickpeas or fried onions for extra crunch.

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